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It is no secret that practice makes perfect when playing instruments. Having said that, practicing for many hours without properly cleaning your trumpet can lead to your instrument not only being unsanitary, but not functioning properly as well. You want to make sure you clean your instrument around every 5-6 weeks. It is necessary to keep your trumpet clean at all times in order for it to sound its best for as long as possible. 



Gordon Brush® has a plethora of brushes that can help your trumpet have a long and clean life! Our spiral/twisted-in-wire brushes, radiator brushes, micro spiral brushes, spoke brushes, thread cleaning brushes, and valve brushes all work great for cleaning those hard to reach areas in your trumpet!

A trumpet is not the only instrument that needs cleaning! Our collection of brushes can fulfill any of your cleaning needs for saxophones, trombones, flutes, clarinets, bagpipes, and any other wind instrument you can think of! 


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GORDON BRUSH MFG. CO. ACQUIRES KIRSCHNER BRUSH MFG COMPANY

Date: 2017-09-26

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA -- Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. has acquired the assets of Kirschner Brush Mfg. Company, located in Bronx, New York.

Israel Kirschner, President and second generation owner of Kirschner Brush Mfg. Company, will stay on as a consultant and assist with the transition. "After more than 58 years, the Kirschner family felt that Gordon Brush was the best fit to continue the family tradition of manufacturing our premium line of American made brushes and servicing our long-standing customers," said Kirschner. Founded in 1957, Kirschner Brush Mfg. Company, manufactures a premium line of paintbrushes for painting indoor and outdoor walls, finishing brushes, designed to apply varnish, lacquer, enamel, and shellac to smooth-surface materials, including Sash, Fitch, Chip, Radiator, and custom brushes and accessories for a variety of painting needs.

Ken Rakusin, President and CEO of Gordon Brush notes, "The acquisition of Kirschner Brush Mfg. Company makes perfect sense for Gordon Brush for two reasons. First, 50% of Gordon Brush's business comes from the manufacture of custom brushes. By adding additional technology, Gordon Brush can now include an entirely new line of custom brushes to its repertoire. In

addition, the acquisition of Kirschner Brush complements Gordon Brush’s Redtree Industries line of paint brushes, primarily for the marine industry."

Alan Schechter, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, notes, "The acquisition of Kirschner Brush is a perfect fit because of Gordon Brush's ideology of being, Proud To Be An American ManufacturerTM."

Continues Rakusin, "We strive to add synergistic products to our existing offering of products. We have a grand, new space and are focused on acquiring and expanding. Kirschner Brush is a Made in America company at its finest. Demand for Made in the USA has become a vital cog in the wheel of other American businesses and we are proud to be at the forefront of that movement."

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Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc., founded in 1951, is an ISO 9001:2008 certified and leading manufacturer of specialty, custom and standard brushes for industrial and consumer purposes. The Company makes the very popular FootMate® System, as well as over 15,000 standard and custom brushes, selling to a multitude of industries including: janitorial, medical, electronics, manufacturing, military, aerospace, and pharmaceutical.
Gordon Brush® has made brushes for the United States Army to clean the main gun on the Abrams tanks, saving the Department of Defense over $1.5 billion. The Company also has made brushes that were used on the space shuttle, the lunar module, and brushes to clean the guidance system and guns on the Apache helicopter. Gordon Brush® manufactures brushes that grow microorganisms used as alternative energy sources; that are used by the FBI for fingerprinting crimes scenes; and for complex circuit boards in the computer industry. Gordon Brush® has patents pending on stadium sweepers that are changing the way America cleans its greatest sports stadiums and theatre chains.
Gordon Brush has been featured on the ION Network, Discovery Channel, Bloomberg News, and in the Los Angeles Times. The FootMate® System has been featured on the Today Show and The Real TV Show, as well as in online magazines: People.com: "Stuff We Love;" CNN.com: "The Short List for Buying American;" Cosmopolitan Germany: "Beautiful Feet for the Warm Days!;" Drug Store News; Bisous Magazine; Posh Beauty; Milk & Honey; and Beauty Store Business.
Gordon Brush has received Member Resolution No. 1402, sponsored by Senator Ronald S. Calderon, 30th California State Senate District. 

Gordon Brush Acquires J.B. Ward & Sons, Inc.

Date: 2016-10-26

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA- Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc., located near Los Angeles in the City of Industry, CA, has acquired J. B. Ward & Sons, Inc. located in Wantage, NJ.  J. B. Ward & Sons, founded in 1855, manufactures a premium line of custom brushes for a variety of industries, including pharmaceutical, graphic arts, electronics, textile and rubber.

Ed Boscia, President and 3rd generation owner of J. B. Ward & Sons, will stay on as a consultant and assist with the transition. All of J.B. Ward's operations will be integrated into Gordon Brush in its new 183,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility. 

"After 47 years, I have decided to retire and I felt that Gordon Brush was the best fit to continue our 161 year tradition of manufacturing our premium line of brushes and servicing our long-standing customers," said Boscia.

"The acquisition of J.B. Ward makes perfect sense for Gordon Brush for two reasons", says Ken Rakusin, President and CEO of Gordon Brush. "Over 50% of Gordon Brush's business comes from the manufacture of custom brushes, so by adding additional knowhow and technology, Gordon Brush gains the capability of adding an entirely new line of custom brushes to its repertoire", noted Rakusin. "In addition, the acquisition of J.B. Ward compliments our investment in the electronics portion of our business with them being the largest manufacturer of Thunderon® brushes which are used to control static electricity in the electronics industry", continued Rakusin.

Patriotism is paramount at Gordon Brush which has been steadfast in commitment to manufacturing in the United States even under competitive threats. Gordon Brush is focused on making higher quality and specialty items. "When you look at our products next to similar items from China there are no comparisons," says Rakusin.  "Promoting American made is vital to the strength, health, and viability of the United States.  We are determined to build and grow our business in the United States and this new plant is proof that it can be done."

Gordon Brush Grand Opening Draws Crowd

Date: 2016-10-25 CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA- Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc., a world leader in brush  manufacturing, hosted the Grand Opening of their new, state-of-the-art, 183,000 square foot facility in the City of Industry, CA on September 30, 2016. Almost 400 customers, vendors, affiliates, family, friends, employees and former employees, media and government representatives attended. Company President and CEO, Ken Rakusin gave a short speech and representative Ron Whittemore from The City of Industry's Industrial Manufacture ring Council led the ribbon cutting ceremony. Gordon Brush was presented a Certificate of Recognition by California State Senator Bob Huff, District 29. Guests came from as far away as Taiwan, Belgium, Mexico, Massachusetts, Vermont, New York, Texas, Maryland, Illinois, Colorado and Ohio and a catered luncheon was served to all.  Tours showing how the company produces over 15,000 different brushes were given by Company personnel and everyone was given a parting gift of Gordon Brush's Footmate® System. "I am so proud of what the Company has accomplished in my tenure," beamed Gordon Brush's President and CEO, Ken Rakusin.  "We owe our success to our employees, customers, vendors, and affiliates. Our new facility has been a vision of mine for many years now. To see it come to fruition is a dream come true." Patriotism is paramount at Gordon Brush which has been steadfast in commitment to manufacturing in the United States even under competitive threats. Gordon Brush is focused on making higher quality and specialty items. "When you look at our products next to similar items from China there are no comparisons," says Rakusin.  "Promoting American made is vital to the strength, health, and viability of the United States.  We are determined to build and grow our business in the United States and this new plant is proof that it can be done."

Napolitano Holds Export Seminar to Connect San Gabriel Valley Businesses with Global Markets

Date: 2016-10-21

DUARTE, CA Yesterday, Rep. Grace F. Napolitano (D-El Monte) held a free export seminar with the City of Duarte, the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership, and the Duarte Chamber of Commerce. More than 40 local business people gathered at the Duarte Performing Arts Center to receive free expert guidance on how to increase international sales and expand their businesses into global markets.

“By educating and training our region’s businesses on exporting opportunities, we are adding local jobs and ensuring companies remain here in the San Gabriel Valley,” Napolitano said. “Foreign countries are continuing to demand American-made goods, which is why today’s seminar is so critical. We thank the City of Duarte for hosting this event and the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership and the Duarte Chamber of Commerce for working with local businesses, helping them to grow and deliver high-quality goods to meet the demands of our changing global economy.”

“95% of world consumers live outside of the US. Exploring international trade opportunities is no longer a choice for US companies but it is a necessity,” said Rachid Sayouty, U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce. “The seminar highlighted and showed some of the great resources available from the U.S. Commercial Service to local companies on how to take their business internationally.”

“This seminar is an important means to help expand the region’s export base, through connecting businesses with the resources they need to assist them to bring their goods and services to market internationally,” said Jim MacLellan, Port of Los Angeles. “We are very grateful to the Office of Congresswoman Napolitano for consistently convening these valuable introductory export seminars for the benefit of local businesses and entrepreneurs.”

Ken Rakusin of Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. (City of Industry) spoke about the importance of continuing to produce goods here in the United States, while facing foreign competition.

“Patriotism is paramount at Gordon Brush which has been steadfast in its commitment to manufacturing in the United States even under competitive threats,” said Ken Rakusin, President and CEO. “When you look at our products next to similar items from China there are no comparisons. Promoting American made is vital to the strength, health, and viability of the United States. We are determined to build and grow our business in the United States.”

The panel discussions led by ten experts from the U.S. Department of Commerce, East West Bank, the Centers for International Trade Development, the Export-Import Bank of the United States and other organizations, focused on trade financing and resources as well as export logistics. Seminar attendees learned about available government resources and private capital, how to research different markets, and how to secure financing.

Resources for Further Information:

·         Small Business Administration (SBA): 1-800-U-ASK-SBA - www.sba.gov/recovery

·         International Trade Administration  –  http://www.export.gov

·         SBA Los Angeles Office: (818) 552-3215 www.sba.gov/localresources/district/ca/la

·         California Job Service: (562) 402-9336 - www.caljobs.ca.gov

·         Small Business Opportunities with Dept. of Energy 

- http://management.energy.gov/business_DOE.htm

·         Small Business Opportunities with Dept. of Labor - www.dol.gov/oasam/programs/osdbu

Link: http://bit.ly/2eoTpOX

Napolitano, Hoyer Visit Gordon Brush to Discuss Ways to Encourage Competitive Manufacturing in the U.S.

Date: 2016-08-29

(City of Industry, CA)-Today, Rep. Grace F. Napolitano (CA-32) and Rep. Whip Steny Hoyer (MD) visited Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. in the City of Industry to congratulate and thank them for being a proud American manufacturer, while discussing the important role small businesses play in our economy and how the houses' Make It In America plan can help break down barriers companies face to growing their businesses here in the U.S.

"Despite foreign competition and companies replicating its products, Gordon Brush continues to manufacture its goods right here in the San Gabriel Valley area of Los Angeles, employing local residents and stimulating our region's economy. It is the exceptional quality and durability of their brushes that businesses and consumers look for when purchasing items for industrial, commercial, and personal use, and we must do all we can to ensure these American-made goods remain on the market," said Rep. Napolitano. "We are so grateful Congressman Whip Steny Hoyer has joined us for this important visit today. I look forward to continuing to work with my friend and our distinguished Whip to advance the Make It In America plan, so we that we can help small businesses like Gordon Brush compete in the global economy and keep their companies here in the U.S."

"I was proud to join my friend and colleague, Rep. Napolitano, in her district today to visit Gordon Brush and discuss our Make It In America plan," said Whip Hoyer. "I was pleased to learn more about how Gordon Brush is innovating and creating good jobs here in the U.S., and I enjoyed meeting their hardworking employees. In Congress, Rep. Napolitano and I will continue to pursue our jobs plan to help ensure businesses like Gordon Brush and their workers can compete, succeed, and continue to make it in America."

"Gordon Brush appreciates the opportunity we had for discussions with Congresswoman Napolitano and Congressman Hoyer on the importance and impact that American manufacturing has on our business and the economy," said Ken Rakusin, President & CEO. "We welcome their continued support to pass legislation that incentivizes companies to "Make It In America." They were receptive to our discussions on financial incentives for manufacturers such as retaining the Section 179 deduction or creating an investment tax credit, as well understanding the impact higher taxes and increased health care costs have on businesses."

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc., founded in 1951, is a leading manufacturer of specialty, custom, and standard brushes for industrial, commercial, and consumer purposes. The company sells to a multitude of industries including: janitorial, medical, electronics, manufacturing, military, aerospace, and pharmaceutical. Gordon Brush has made brushes for the United States Army to clean the main gun on the Abrams tanks, saving the Department of Defense over $1.5 billion.

Napolitano participated in a "Make It In America: What's Next?" hearing last year to discuss her ideas based on visitations to San Gabriel Valley businesses for how Congress can address today's economic challenges and capitalize on new economic opportunities. Using Napolitano's and her colleagues' feedback, Democrats unveiled a new Make It In America plan in June. The updated plan addresses four areas of action: expanding entrepreneurship & innovation, closing the skills gap, building a 21st century infrastructure, and breaking down barriers to manufacturing in the U.S. Since the plan was launched in 2010, seventeen Make It In America bills have become law, including legislation to cut taxes and provide loans for small businesses, speed up the patent process, train skilled workers, and end tax loopholes that encourage companies to ship jobs overseas.

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc., To Host Congresswoman Napolitano And Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer

Date: 2016-08-23

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA - Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc., will host Congresswoman Grace Napolitano and House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer at their 183,000 square foot manufacturing complex in the City of Industry, CA, on Friday, August 26, 2016, from 1:00-4:00 PM.

"Gordon Brush is honored to have Congresswoman Napolitano and Democratic Whip Hoyer tour our facility," says Gordon Brush's President and CEO, Ken Rakusin.  "We are thrilled that they share our commitment to United States manufacturing and organizations promoting American manufacturing and American-made goods."

Launched by House Democrats in 2010, the Make It In America plan was created to encourage private sector job creation in the U.S. Over the past six years, seventeen Make It In America bills have been signed into law. Last year, Rep. Napolitano participated in the "Make It In America: What's Next?" hearings led by Whip Hoyer to discuss how Congress can address today's economic challenges and capitalize on new economic opportunities, including how we can help more businesses innovate and make their products here in the U.S. Based on the feedback they received during the hearings, House Democrats unveiled a new Make It In America plan in June focused on four areas of action: expanding entrepreneurship & innovation, closing the skills gap, building a 21st century infrastructure, and breaking down barriers to manufacturing in the U.S. To learn more about the Make It In America plan, click here.

Patriotism is paramount at Gordon Brush which has been steadfast in commitment to manufacturing in the United States even under competitive threats. Gordon Brush is focused on making higher quality and specialty items. "When you look at our products next to similar items from China there are no comparison.  Promoting American made is vital to the strength, health, and viability of the United States."

Many end users are willing to sacrifice cost over quality.  "We are determined to build and grow our business in the United States. It was very difficult at first. Companies that have nothing to differentiate themselves with besides price are the most vulnerable to the threat of lower priced Chinese made products; which is a no-win game."  Gordon Brush chooses to compete on value-added.

Most important to Gordon Brush are its valued, long-tenured, skilled employees. Gordon Brush is a great place to work and we are committed to enhancing their lives."  "There are tremendous problems all over the world, said Rakusin. "We can't fix them all. But what we can do is to act locally. We start here. Our priority is to help our Gordon Brush community. That means keeping our business here no matter how tough it gets."

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc., founded in 1951, is an ISO 9001:2008 certified and leading manufacturer of specialty, custom and standard brushes for industrial and consumer purposes. The Company makes the very popular FootMate® System, as well as over 15,000 standard and custom brushes, selling to a multitude of industries including: janitorial, medical, electronics, manufacturing, military, aerospace, and pharmaceutical.

Gordon Brush has made brushes for the United States Army to clean the main gun on the Abrams tanks, saving the Department of Defense over $1.5 billion.  The Company also has made brushes that were used on the space shuttle, the lunar module, and brushes to clean the guidance system and guns on the Apache helicopter. Gordon Brush manufactures brushes that grow microorganisms used as alternative energy sources; that are used by the FBI for fingerprinting crimes scenes; and for complex circuit boards in the computer industry. Gordon Brush has patents pending on stadium sweepers that are changing the way America cleans its greatest sports stadiums and theatre chains.

Gordon Brush has been featured on the ION Network, Discovery Channel, Bloomberg News, and in the Los Angeles Times. The FootMate® System has been featured on the Today Show and The Real TV Show, as well as in online magazines: People.com: "Stuff We Love;" CNN.com: "The Short List for Buying American;" Cosmopolitan Germany: "Beautiful Feet for the Warm Days!;" Drug Store News; Bisous Magazine; Posh Beauty; Milk & Honey; and Beauty Store Business.

Gordon Brush has received Member Resolution No. 1402, sponsored by Senator Ronald S. Calderon, 30th California State Senate District.